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The largest and most popular camp program in the USA and Canada The largest and most popular camp program in the USA and Canada Challenger has more campers, more coaches, more great new games & practices . . . and more FREE STUFF! We have developed a method of coaching THAT WORKS! Simply put, amazing coaches, awesome accents, innovative practices and a unique cultural twist combine for a one-of-a-kind camp experience! With a full time recruitment and training program in the UK, and thousands of qualified candidates to choose from, Challenger only recruits the most talented and enthusiastic coaches who have a genuine interest in providing your players with a memorable and positive experience! “The boys loved getting to know the coaches and after camp every day they talked about how their teams did in the World Cup games. Both of my boys’ ball handling skills and passing have improved as a result of the camp, but more importantly the coaches’ enthusiasm for the game rubbed off on the kids and they are so excited about playing the game. They made the camp so much fun for everyone while emphasizing sportsmanship and learning.” — K. Junkin, North Carolina www.challengersports.com FREE Official British Soccer Jersey* FREE Soccer Ball FREE British Soccer T-Shirt FREE Player Evaluation FREE GIANT, Fold Out Poster *Free with online registration at least 45 days prior to camp. All this! Plus Challenger’s new 1,000 Touches camp curriculum! Plus when you host a Challenger camp, the organizations will also receive: • 20 NSCAA Approved Youth Coaching Guides This conveniently sized booklet contains a collection of fun practice games for young players ages 4–6, and a selection of technical practices and progressions for teams ages U8–U14. • Free NSCAA Parent Coach Clinic For Your Coaches Attendees will be given instruction on organizing and coaching a youth soccer practice, demonstrations of core techniques and a wide selection of useful drills, practices and games. Attendees receive a certificate, patch and a one year free membership to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. • Free Access To Online Coaching Resource Now every coach in your organization will have the year round coaching support they need—at no charge! Challenger has created a website that provides a comprehensive collection of streaming video, pdf and on-screen information for nearly every part of the game. Including: Warm Ups, Individual Skills, Fun games for younger players, Team Practices, Small Sided Games, Tactics & Formations, Nutrition, Fitness, Team Management, Player Information, Club Support... and much more. New in 2011. New weekly practice plans for an entire season! Plus. Each player that signs up for a British Soccer, TetraBrazil camp, or Skill Development program in 2011/2012 will be provided with a code to TheChallengerWay.com and will have access to dozens of new individual footskill practices, fakes, moves and turns and freestyle practices from World Champion Freestyler John Farnworth.
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The largest and most popular camp program in the USA and CanadaThe largest and most popular camp program in the USA and CanadaChallenger has more campers, more coaches, more great new games & practices . . . and more FREE STUFF!
We have developed a method of coaching THAT WORKS!
Simply put, amazing coaches, awesome accents, innovative practices and a unique cultural twist combine for a one-of-a-kind camp experience! With a full time recruitment and training program in the UK, and thousands of qualified candidates to choose from, Challenger only recruits the most talented and enthusiastic coaches who have a genuine interest in providing your players with a memorable and positive experience!
“The boys loved getting to know the coaches and after camp every day they talked about how their teams did in the World Cup games. Both of my boys’ ball handling skills and passing have improved as a result of the camp, but more importantly the coaches’ enthusiasm for the game rubbed off on the kids and they are so excited about playing the game. They made the camp so much fun for everyone while emphasizing sportsmanship and learning.”
— K. Junkin, North Carolina
www.challengersports.com
FREE Official British Soccer Jersey*
FREE Soccer Ball
FREE British Soccer T-Shirt
FREE Player Evaluation
FREE GIANT, Fold Out Poster
*Free with online registration at least 45 days prior to camp.
All this! Plus Challenger’s new 1,000 Touches camp curriculum! Plus when you host a Challenger camp, the organizations will also receive:• 20 NSCAA Approved Youth Coaching GuidesThis conveniently sized booklet contains a collection of fun practice games for young players ages 4–6, and a selection of technical practices and progressions for teams ages U8–U14.
• Free NSCAA Parent Coach Clinic For Your CoachesAttendees will be given instruction on organizing and coaching a youth soccer practice, demonstrations of core techniques and a wide selection of useful drills, practices and games. Attendees receive a certificate, patch and a one year free membership to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
• Free Access To Online Coaching ResourceNow every coach in your organization will have the year round coaching support they need—at no charge!
Challenger has created a website that provides a comprehensive collection of streaming video, pdf and on-screen information for nearly every part of the game.
Including: Warm Ups, Individual Skills, Fun games for younger players, Team Practices, Small Sided Games, Tactics & Formations, Nutrition, Fitness, Team Management, Player Information, Club Support... and much more.
New in 2011. New weekly practice plans for an entire season!
Plus. Each player that signs up for a British Soccer, TetraBrazil camp, or Skill Development program in 2011/2012 will be provided with a code to TheChallengerWay.com and will have access to dozens of new individual footskill practices, fakes, moves and turns and freestyle practices from World Champion Freestyler John Farnworth.
Don’t your players deserve the best camp in the country?Over 2,500 soccer organizations chose Challenger’s British Soccer Camp Program last year — the majority of have already signed up for next summer. Don’t delay in securing a camp date for your organization!
www.challengersports.com
Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country. Hundreds of Challenger coaches each year have helped the company develop one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the US. Our experienced staff study the game at all levels and we have identified the key techniques and skills that your players need to work on and master to reach their true potential.
Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily World Cup tournament.
First Kicks • 3–4 year olds • 1 hour per dayA fun introduction to the very basic elements of the game.
Minisoccer • 4–6 year olds • 1.5 hours per dayFundamental practices, skill-building activities and small sided games.
Half Day Camp • 6–16 year olds • 3 hours per dayEmphasis is placed upon individual skill development, core techniques and small sided games.
Full Day Camp • 10–18 year olds • 6 hours per dayA more advanced camp for serious players which focuses on game related techniques, tactical development and coached match play.
Golden Goal • 6–14 year olds • 2 hours per day• Monday–ThursdaySpecial bonus camp for half day campers. Includes fun competitions and scrimmages.
Team Camps • All ages • 3 or 6 hours per day• Minimum of 12 playersCustom designed camps to fit the specific needs of your team!
When your child attends a Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp they will get more than just the best coaching available...Challenger is also committed to developing the whole child and not just their footskills! We clearly see our role as one of guiding and influencing young minds to start making great choices in their lives and to help educate them in areas that are often easier to explain inside the sporting arena, than out. RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY • INTEGRITY • LEADERSHIP • SPORTSMANSHIP
DAILY PRACTICESSoccer ABC’s. Players will improve their Agility, Balance and Coordination through a series of individual ball mastery exercises. Each player will be able to work at their own pace and measure their own improvement throughout the week.
Freestyle. Challenger has partnered with World Freestyle Champion John Farnworth to create a daily program of juggling, lifts and balances that will help players improve their touch, control and will help them develop more confidence with the ball.
Moves. Throughout the week, each player will learn, practice and master more than 20 different ways to turn, fake and beat opponents. Challenger has broken down each move into easy to learn steps and will help even the most novice player master some of the most complicated fakes and turns.
TECHNIQUES THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEach day, the coaches will focus on one of the five most frequently used skills in the game and will take the players through a progressive series of skill building practices from unopposed, to opposed, game related and finally into a game.
Dribbling. Improve the ability to change direction and move at speed while in control of the ball.
Passing/Receiving. Improve accuracy, pace and timing of passes and the ability to control the ball.
Shooting. Improve power and placement with each foot.
Heading. Learn how to safely and confidently head the ball in attack and defense.
Tackling/Defending. Learn how to take the ball away from opponents and the basics of team defense.
